Mini projectors are lightweight and small, which makes them highly portable. Some models are equipped with a built-in battery, so you can hold presentations even without an AC outlet nearby. Their disadvantage is mainly their lower luminance. Their versatile properties make them ideal for presentations held in multiple rooms or on business trips.

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Choose your mini projector depending on the device you are planning to connect it to

Desktop PC or notebook

If you are planning to use it with a computer, we recommend buying a model with at least native WXGA resolution (1280 x 800 pixels) and 700 lumen brightness. These provide high quality and well visible image (in darkened room).

Cell phone

Connecting a projector to a mobile phone requires MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) support, and it is done via a HDMI to micro USB adapter. There are also WiFi models with Miracast, which let you play back pictures, presentations, and videos from your mobile phone wirelessly.

Other things to keep in mind when choosing a mini projector

Projection distance and diagonal image

Before buying a mini projector, make sure to check the planned distance from the screen or wall. If the projector is not placed within its optimum projection distance, it cannot provide a sufficiently sharp image. Generally, the farther you place the projector from the screen or wall, the larger the size of the projected image.

Projection distance

2 m

3 m

4 m

5 m

Projected image size

1.1 to 1.6 m

1.6 to 2.4 m

2-3.2 m

2.5-4 m

Brightness

up to 2000 lumens - suitable for darkened rooms with minimal lighting.

The native resolution is the number of pixels (pixels) a projector can horizontally and vertically project. Generally, the higher the native resolution, the more detailed the picture and the bigger working or gaming area it will provide.